Grow Waynesboro

10/08/2026

What would you like to see more of in Waynesboro? 🛍️🍽️

More shopping? New restaurants? Entertainment and activities? We want to hear your ideas! Take our quick, eight-question survey and tell us what you think.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WaynesboroRetailZHK2JFP

Olive Garden enthusiasts, this is the moment you've been waiting for! 😂🍝

09/25/2026

📢 Are you a local producer or small food business operator? 📢
The City of Waynesboro needs to hear from local food businesses, farmers, and makers about whether a shared-use commercial kitchen would be useful and what it should include. 🍏🌶️🥖🥫

Take this 8-10 minute survey and help shape the offerings, equipment, hours, and services of a potential commercial kitchen. The survey will be open through Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WaynesboroKitchen

09/09/2026

Tourism in Waynesboro just keeps GROWING.

Spending increased 8.2% in 2025, reaching $92.9 million and supporting 925 local jobs.

It's exciting to see more people discovering Visit Waynesboro and supporting local businesses that help make our city a great place to visit.🌱🪴

Waynesboro, VA – Visitor spending in Waynesboro reached $92.9 million in 2025, representing an 8.2% increase over 2024. Tourism-supported jobs in Waynesboro totaled 925, while local tourism-related taxes generated $4.4 million for...

08/24/2026

We brought home the gold!🥇Waynesboro Economic Development has earned a Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for General Purpose Website in our population category!

WaynesboroBusiness.com launched in January with the goal of making it easier for businesses, entrepreneurs, developers, and site selectors to find what they need while showcasing why Waynesboro is a great place to do business.

We’re proud to see that work recognized on an international stage alongside some of the best in economic development.

Waynesboro is a great place for businesses large and small. The Economic Development website has all the resources you need to grow.

08/18/2026

🛠️Did you run out of time to submit your Building Improvement Grant application? Well, good news! We're opening up a second round and applications are due September 15. Find more details and apply here: https://waynesborobusiness.com/local-business-resources/building-improvement-grants/

08/03/2026

🚨REMINDER🚨Building Improvement Grant applications are due this Friday, August 7! For more information and to apply visit https://waynesborobusiness.com/local-business-resources/building-improvement-grants/

07/23/2026

A new creative space has taken root in the Virginia Metalcrafters Marketplace!

Trellis Art Collective, one of this year's Grow Waynesboro Rockfish Gateway grant recipients, has created a space where artists can make, learn, collaborate, and inspire and they're currently looking for both studio members and general members.

You can learn more about joining and supporting at their website: https://www.trellisartcollective.com/

Let's help this creative community grow🌱🪴

07/14/2026

Building Improvement Grant applications are open and due August 7. That might seem like a long way off, but don't forget you need at least one cost estimate from a licensed contractor to accompany your grant!🛠️

Also, just a reminder that BOOST Tourism Microgrant applications are due this Friday, July 17!

Apply for both grants here: https://waynesborobusiness.com/data-demographics/incentives-and-financing/

07/10/2026

Did you know BOOST grant applications are open? Your business or organization could receive up to $3,000 for innovative and creative marketing efforts to encourage visitation to Waynesboro through events, programming, and campaigns. Applications are due July 17!

https://waynesborobusiness.com/boost-tourism-grant/

07/01/2026

Planning a cool event or marketing initiative? You can apply for the BOOST Microgrant program for up to $3,000 in reimbursable grant funds to market you tourism-related events or initiatives!🧳

Learn more and download the application here: https://waynesborobusiness.com/boost-tourism-grant/